Northside Elementary School vs. York Preparatory Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
York Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,681 students in grades Kindergarten-12, York Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-12
Total Students
474 students
1,681 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
112 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#740 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#277 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
-
Kindergarten Students
79
130
Grade 1 Students
72
130
Grade 2 Students
80
132
Grade 3 Students
87
130
Grade 4 Students
69
130
Grade 5 Students
73
131
Grade 6 Students
-
129
Grade 7 Students
-
134
Grade 8 Students
-
130
Grade 9 Students
-
128
Grade 10 Students
-
130
Grade 11 Students
-
129
Grade 12 Students
-
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
4%
% Black
48%
16%
% White
32%
72%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
8
Sports
n/a
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
n/a
16
Extracurriculars
n/a
Beta Club, Chorus, Development Soccer (K5-5th Grade), Disc Golf Club, FCA, Future Business Leaders of America, Girls on the Run, Girls Pursuing Success, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Percussion and Drum Line, Running/ Track Club, Theater/ Play